gangs are for idiotic, mindless, worthless dimwitted morons. simple as that. if they had half a clue, they wouldn't be in a gang in the first place.
trust me. i tried arguing with a "gang member" (some skinny white kid who claimed to be a crip yet when he confronted me at a later time, i punched him in his face and he stfu and gtfo)
anyway, their "mindset" is no different than the jihadists or islamic radicals... they repeat themselves "i was born into this" or "this is my only way to live" or "this is my only option"
meanwhile, i try explaining to them... um, no it's not. i came from a family who lived on welfare because my father was a drug user, and we brought ourselves back, i own a vehicle, pay my bills, have always held a full time job, went to college (couldnt afford it)... but then they go back to repeating themselves "i cant do that" or "thats not an option for me"
they're lazy, worthless human beings in my eyes. people who deny opportunity get no respect from me.